do they pray because they really believe the supernatural power of their shinto gods will make obama to win?i read most japanse aren't religious and to them religion is more a cultural thing,or they pray just to show that they wish obama to win?

3:15 pm November 5, 2012

Peter H. wrote:

I pray Japan does something about the ridiculous Yen value during a financial crisis...

3:38 pm November 5, 2012

Anonymous wrote:

So which Obama is this? There's an Obama in Fukui Prefecture, there's an Obama in Nagasaki Prefecture...

3:08 am November 6, 2012

To Tell the very Truth... wrote:

Kazuo Shii as Japan's prime minister ! If it is allowed to choose other people president/prime minister, why do all foreigners choose for Japan the one we like the most ? Jiminto and Minshuto dudes are all zeros, it's time to give a chance to the communists !

What ? Some Japanese are not satisfied a foreigner dares to give his view about their political staff ? If so, you'd better stop being so childish yourself and stop giving your opinion that is based on nothing meaninful.

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